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How to Avoid Product Liability Claims with Warning Labels

Clients often come into SBEMP to learn about product liability and how they can protect themselves from potential claims. A claim may arise when there is a defective or unreasonable danger that is associated with the product. There are strict rules in place to help reduce the risk a person

Social Media and Commercial Litigation

The use of social media has become a sounding board for various interests, information, and the expression of feelings. The latter can lead to another’s invasion of privacy, or harassment, when taking a hurtful situation too far. In a recent HG article, the topic of defamation of character, by using

An Overview of Modern Banking Law

Financial institutions are under constant scrutiny. Not only do banks and other finance-related businesses have to deal with customer complaints, but also matters related to government regulation often arise and complicate the bank’s daily operations.

The Spectrum Act – What Locals are Doing to Fight Back

Many individuals in the La Jolla community are worried that towering cellphone antennas are going to invade their neighborhoods. To fight back, community leaders are lobbying officials in San Diego to fight the new Spectrum Act, a federal law that can trump local land-use rules, such as height limits. According

The Role of Litigation Support in Court Cases

Providing thorough reports of legal proceedings is very important. Accuracy and efficiency is a must. Those working in litigation support provide assistance to attorneys and their legal staff in order to ensure accuracy of information for trials.

What to Expect in Construction Litigation

One goal that many workers in the construction industry have to achieve to be successful is creating state of the art buildings. Making sure the project would run smoothly is not an easy task, though. There are numerous things that could go wrong that would cost a lot of money.

The Importance of Compliance during Mergers and Acquisitions

America’s first law against monopolies, the Sherman Antitrust Act, was passed in 1890. Senator John Sherman’s compelling argument opened with, “If we will not endure a king as a political power, we should not endure a king over the production, transportation, and sale of any of the necessaries of life.”